NBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 5/2

May 2nd 2022

J.J. Calle

Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate. Recent News will display the last 10 news items of the day. Scrolling to the bottom allows you to view Looking Ahead, where you’ll see news for the following day.

Key NBA News to Watch

  • PJ Tucker (calf) — In

  • Max Strus (hamstring) — In

  • Caleb Martin (ankle) — Available

Recent NBA News

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Philadelphia 76ers News

Sixers will start James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, Tobias Harris, and DeAndre Jordan on Monday.

  • Charles Bassey (shoulder) — Available

  • Joel Embiid (face, concussion) — Injured

Miami Heat News

Heat will start Jimmy Butler, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, PJ Tucker, and Bam Adebayo on Monday.

  • PJ Tucker (calf) — In

  • Max Strus (hamstring) — In

  • Caleb Martin (ankle) — Available

  • Markieff Morris (illness) — Available

  • Jimmy Butler (knee) — In

  • Tyler Herro (illness) — Available

  • Kyle Lowry (hamstring) — Out

Dallas Mavericks News

Mavs will start Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell on Monday.

  • Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) — Injured

Phoenix Suns News

Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, and Deandre Ayton on Monday.

  • Dario Saric (ACL) — Injured

Looking Ahead

Killian Tillie (back) ruled out for 5/3. Santi Aldama (knee) ruled out for 5/3. Steven Adams (health protocols) ruled out for 5/3. Ziaire Williams (knee) questionable for 5/3. Desmond Bane (back) questionable for 5/3. Klay Thompson (knee) listed probable for 5/3. George Hill (abdominal) ruled out for 5/3. Marcus Smart (quad) questionable for 5/3.